Dealing With Failure
We don't always “win” every moment in our daily lives. In our failures we can learn that losing is not the end of the world. Losing hurts, yes. But how we respond to failure matters. It is easy to feel sorry for oneself and to imagine that things will not get better. We must believe in the hope of tomorrow with the graces God bestows upon us.
Loneliness touches everyone at times, but it doesn’t have to have the final word. Father Gene reflects on how purposeful gathering—small, intentional moments of connection—can grow into real community, offering space to listen, share, laugh, and walk through life together.
Some lessons arrive softly, reminding us that caring for others begins with caring for ourselves. Father Gene shares why creating sacred space for “me” isn’t selfish—it’s essential—and how learning to say “I can’t” can become an act of love.